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SCOTT COHEN
Leeds,Alabama
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice President - Human Resources
Buddy Moore Trucking, Inc.
03.2014 - 11.2024
- Conducted all aspects of Human Resources including recruiting and marketing for a trucking company with 350 employees
- Created the HR function, establishing processes for recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and compliance from the ground up
- Managed a team of 5 direct reports: HR Specialist, Marketing Manager, Recruiting Manager, Recruiter, and Processor
- Responsible for all aspects of HR including recruiting, onboarding, marketing, benefits, and compliance
- Served as the primary contact for the Benefits Broker and employees regarding benefits questions and resolutions
- Ensured the company followed governmental regulations and completed reports as required
- Created company policies as necessary and provided training on those policies
Human Resources Manager
City of Leeds, Alabama
Leeds, Alabama
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Conducted all aspects of the Human Resources function for a city of 100 employees
- Created the HR function, implementing systems for staffing, performance reviews, onboarding, safety, training, and payroll processing
- Oversaw HR operations including staffing, performance appraisal processes, onboarding, payroll processing, and advised on dispute resolution and performance improvement
- Created policy manuals and fillable forms used throughout the City
Human Resources/Quality Manager
Opelika Metalfab, LLC
Opelika
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Performed Human Resources, Safety, Quality, and Bookkeeping functions for a small (9 employees) steel manufacturing facility producing steel tubing and fabricated products
- Created the HR function, introducing comprehensive HR policies and systems from scratch
- Developed and implemented policies such as a quality policy, visual management system, and employee handbook
- Evaluated and recommended an effective benefits package
- Conducted required safety training
- Performed final quality inspections on materials and products prior to shipment
- Performed all office functions including accounts payable and receivable, reconciled monthly bank statements
Human Resources Manager
USCO Power Equipment Corp./Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.
06.2005 - 02.2011
- Oversaw two manufacturing facilities that produced products such as connectors and high-voltage airbreak switches for the electrical utility industry
- One plant had approximately 130 employees and the other plant had 250 employees
- Supervised 2 direct reports - a Human Resources Administrator and an Environmental, Safety & Health Manager
- Reduced Total Incident Rate (TIR) by 20% at one facility and 41% at the other facility
- Hired 28 salaried employees in an average of 41 days versus a goal of 60 days during 2010
- Maintained a positive relationship with 3 unions (Electrical Workers, Glass Molders & Pottery Workers, and Machinists) resulting in a total of only 9 grievances in 2010
- Processed weekly payroll for 70 hourly employees and semi-monthly for 40 salaried employees
- Completed government reports including OSHA 300 Logs, EEO-1 and VETS100, and Affirmative Action Plans
- Served as a leader in various projects including open enrollment, employee health screenings, record retention program, and performance reviews
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Executive proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approach. Knowledgeable about employment laws with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Expertise includes benefits administration, labor relations, and recruitment.
Education
MBA - Management
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL 09.2000 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Management - Human Resources (HR)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 08.1988 - 06.1995
Skills
- Employment law
- Workforce improvements
- HR recordkeeping
- Labor negotiations
- Payroll coordination
- Staff compensation
- Labor law compliance
- Hiring and recruitment oversight
- ADA compliance
- Compliance
Work Availability
monday
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Affiliations
- Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Birmingham Society for Human Resources Management (BSHRM)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k matchCareer advancementPersonal development programsPaid time offInterests
Woodworking
Camping & Outdoors
Theatre
Timeline
Vice President - Human Resources
Buddy Moore Trucking, Inc.
03.2014 - 11.2024
Human Resources Manager
City of Leeds, Alabama
08.2012 - 07.2014
Human Resources/Quality Manager
Opelika Metalfab, LLC
08.2011 - 08.2012
Human Resources Manager
USCO Power Equipment Corp./Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.
06.2005 - 02.2011
MBA - Management
Jacksonville State University
09.2000 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Management - Human Resources (HR)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
08.1988 - 06.1995
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